Penetration Tester (1143042)

Location: Beltsville, MD Salary: $60.00 USD Hourly - $70.00 USD Hourly Description: The Judge Group is currently seeking a Penetration Tester with an active secret clearance to support a classified customer in Beltsville, MD. This position is onsite five days per week. Core Requirements Active Security Clearance Federal Contracting Experience Familiarity with working in government environments, including compliance with NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP standards. Technical Skills Penetration Testing Tools Vulnerability Remediation Operating Systems Expertise: Deep understanding of Windows, Linux, and macOS internals. Scripting & Programming: Experience with Python, PowerShell, Bash, or other scripting languages used in automation and exploit development. Network & Web Application Testing: Ability to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in networks, APIs, and web applications (e.g., SQLi, XSS, CSRF). Active Directory & Cloud Environments: Experience with AD enumeration and exploitation; familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP. Certifications (Preferred) HVA Operator Certification strongly desired OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional) CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) GPEN (GIAC Penetration Tester) CPT (Certified Penetration Tester) Soft Skills Strong report writing and communication skills Ability to brief technical findings to non-technical stakeholders Team collaboration and red team/blue team coordination experience By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Message & data rates apply and message frequency may vary. Consistent with Judge's Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help. Contact: rkissinger@judge.com This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com